Such a short but SWEET SWEET solo...those harmonics in the middle are my favorite part. I'm a hard rock and metal fan at heart, but I know a damn good tasteful guitar solo when I hear one and this has always been one of my favorites and it definitely deserves appreciation. I don't understand why Jim is talking the pre chorus "Love is all you need." He could clearly still sing it. Also why is he only singing the word SANCTIFY?! No SANCTIFY YOURSELF or BE A PART OF ME and even more than that actually. I think singers have the right to take some liberties here and there when performing live, but this was too much in my opinion. Disappointing because I love this song so much and the way he sings it on the record. The band was incredible.
Back in 1998 watching simple minds singing this remerable song and jim kerr actually singing to me "only in your eyes" Wow!!! That was an amazing moment ever...😉
I ❤ Simple Minds, but the main thing that aggravates me about some of these older bands is trying to get the audience to sing what THEY, the lead singer, should be singing. Definitely not one of Jim's best live performances and I am sure he wouldn't argue that point. But, I am a huge fan of the band and don't intend to ever change that. They have a large catalogue of fantastic songs and were truly one of the great bands of the 80s. 😎 Thanks for posting the video! 😁
as it happens Danny. If you want a gig in your hometown (if a city) arrangr a meeting with the promoter that usually books the live acts and ask if they assist with the logistics. Take into account plane fares, travel boxes (easilly obtainable from Simple Minds management figure out how many tickets you would need to sell the email jim Kerr and as him if he woulf consider it. Jim Kerr is a fucken lovely man he really is and if he hs nothing on and the band is keen you may be suprised, then start selling tickets. They have played here in New Zealand (look at bottom of globe just east of aussie) make it an intimate show seriously you may be suprised how easy it is and as the promotor of course get a meet and great.
Always and always again so great to listen to and wach all the old and new videos. This is the Music of my life , i love Simple Minds since about 38 years . Thank you for all your great songs and shows / i love you 💕😊
Great video, pity JK's voice appeared to be almost totally shot.. But nonetheless would have been an awesome gig to go to. Wonderful song/tune heartfelt lyrics, and with a good twist. Maybe SM will pack up soon, maybe they can continue.. One thing I do know, anyone who gets the chance to see these live again, they should do so. This quality of musicianship, intelligence of song crafting and genuine longevity in the music business, is becoming rare. I struggle to listen to the radio these days because in my opinion most of what is being pumped through the airwaves is desperately poor compared with this.
took a while sorry but if you really want to know. Quick perspective "you've got a gun in your hands, your making self-plans, stay with me all through the night. Control yourself, love is all you need, control yourself, open up your heart." The 'love is all you need' references decisions, choices or a state of mind to do so. Bill Hicks famously said "We can change the world right now its easy chose love over fear" When facing a decision, a choice or a mental position to any situation in the simplest form the choices are Love or Fear. There is a tramp on the street going through the rubbish bins (fear) oh get rid of him shoo him on, or he might attack me so call the police (Love) see the person a human suffering regardless of choice or circumstance talk to him, offer him clean clothing a meal. Love is all you need simply means as you float between the rocks and stones of life try your best to make your choices with Love, not fear. Fear is primal, survival inadequacies, all good if we are living rough as a species but we sit at the upper apex of our consciousness as a society Primal or survival triggered reactions while still real are still a choice. Love is all you need
Brill band brill song..enjoyo it but not quite up to the high mark of the original…please don’t hate .. just they were so good..think this may be an orchestration issue like Noel diamond of late trying crackling rose😍
The lead singer can't hit those notes anymore and is totally off key ..sad to watch..the fantasy of listening to the radio version is still alive though.,..the reality is kinda sad though..i have seen enough live shows to realize this is common..very few artists can pull it off live to where they make it sound exactly like the radio version..those few artists that can are gems..the rest are dissapointing and kind of ruin the fantasy created by the radio version
Tailhook MD let's see you sing for hours on end and still belt out a song like you only just got on stage. If you had been there you'd have known this was at the end of the concert. Jim was knackered at the end of the night as he'd given it everything all night!
Can we all just appreciate Charlie on the guitar. What a player and his tones hit the soul.
I DO!! GOING TO SEE S MINDS NEWCASTLE ARENA APRIL 10TH 2022 👍
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He may be the most under-rated guitarist.
Jamie West Oram from The Fixx a close second.
Such a short but SWEET SWEET solo...those harmonics in the middle are my favorite part. I'm a hard rock and metal fan at heart, but I know a damn good tasteful guitar solo when I hear one and this has always been one of my favorites and it definitely deserves appreciation. I don't understand why Jim is talking the pre chorus "Love is all you need." He could clearly still sing it. Also why is he only singing the word SANCTIFY?! No SANCTIFY YOURSELF or BE A PART OF ME and even more than that actually. I think singers have the right to take some liberties here and there when performing live, but this was too much in my opinion. Disappointing because I love this song so much and the way he sings it on the record. The band was incredible.
One of my favourite songs ever, especially with Mel Gainor at drums.
Such a powerhouse and so perfect for this band!
This band has one hell of a rhythm section. They way they play together on "Alive & Kicking" is legacy stuff man.
As a drummer I think Mel Gaynor was and is superb.
i am grateful to see an actual live show on utube instead of live footage with studio audio
This performance had absolutely amazing sound! Every song from this concert is absolutely awesome.
The sound of my youth❤️❤️❤️
My to .
Maurizio from Rijeka Croatia
Simple Minds, Great Music....Simply Great Music. Jim Kerr is a major singer!!Respect Him🙏🙏
Feel good tune love it
3:41
Still play your Greatest Hits daily. Last day of a miserable year. MAY 2022 BE AWESOME
Simple Minds sind die Größten _Beste Band der Welt !!!!!!!!!!
En esa época si fue brother
Listen to that crowd!
Real musicians playing real music, 80's the best era for music by far!!!!
One of my favourite bands of all times Super stuff from ageless Jim K
Mel change the sound king of drum
Sanctified in 2019!
Class act. How I miss this era!
No need to miss just RUclips it like we have
what a amazing show! Simple Minds you are fantastic!!!
S. M. meritate la santificazione per la sublime musica che ci avete regalato per oltre 40 anni
Omg this brings back memories
L' un des meilleurs morceaux d'un des meilleurs groupes de tous les temps!!!Longue vie à Simple Minds!
Best song
It's just amazing. great band
Back in 1998 watching simple minds singing this remerable song and jim kerr actually singing to me "only in your eyes" Wow!!! That was an amazing moment ever...😉
I ❤ Simple Minds, but the main thing that aggravates me about some of these older bands is trying to get the audience to sing what THEY, the lead singer, should be singing. Definitely not one of Jim's best live performances and I am sure he wouldn't argue that point. But, I am a huge fan of the band and don't intend to ever change that. They have a large catalogue of fantastic songs and were truly one of the great bands of the 80s. 😎 Thanks for posting the video! 😁
this song is a 10!! With Mel Gaynor 10++++++++
Yeh king 👑 of the 🥁 s
Please plan a tour in the U.S.
as it happens Danny. If you want a gig in your hometown (if a city) arrangr a meeting with the promoter that usually books the live acts and ask if they assist with the logistics. Take into account plane fares, travel boxes (easilly obtainable from Simple Minds management figure out how many tickets you would need to sell the email jim Kerr and as him if he woulf consider it. Jim Kerr is a fucken lovely man he really is and if he hs nothing on and the band is keen you may be suprised, then start selling tickets. They have played here in New Zealand (look at bottom of globe just east of aussie) make it an intimate show seriously you may be suprised how easy it is and as the promotor of course get a meet and great.
incredible sound engineering. other than the voice improvisation , it sounds like a hq cd
Greatest Band Ever....no one matches....could go the depths the heights of this band
A lot of great memories, thank you Simple Minds for great music!
This tune always me feel rejuvenated.
Always and always again so great to listen to and wach all the old and new videos.
This is the Music of my life , i love Simple Minds since about 38 years .
Thank you for all your great songs and shows / i love you 💕😊
Agree ☝️
Maurizio from Rijeka Croatia
My ❤️ belongs to 🏴! All my love and respect to SM from 🇬🇷!🌪️⚡🌧️🌈🌞🍀🌻😘🌐🔝💙❤️💛
class band live
Love the keyboards and drums!
these guys and band are imortal!!
Still Awesome after all these years. Give em credit ... It's been over 30 years❤️ Real 🎵 never gets old😊💜
RESPECT ❤
We will be in Brussels with U next february 2018... Quick !!! 👍🏼
Grandiosi, music very good beatiful...sound stratosferico!
Mel King of drum
AWESOME TALENTS TIME GOES BY FAST FINDING MYSELF AGING WITH THIS HOF BAND
Ace so good
Where are you?
💟💟💟💟this group especially don't forget about me
Another Brllant Song From Simple Minds . Only 4 More To Go Bring Them On.
good song&great voice❗️
the best
Yepppp
Banger
PPCountry 🇮🇹... SM forever 😇💫🎶🔝🎆
Un Sonido muy fino y logrado Excelente Simple Minds
LOVE YOU JIM!! Come all you to Mexico City, plzzzz!!!
Great vid!!
On bass, Derick Forbes?
Brilliant show
Bom demais às músicas dessa super banda fantástica!
This 👌🏼
MIAOW!
Not a fan of the album myself but this is the best song from it.
When came back to Edinburgh?
Bellissima!
Tiss X
Love them
I didn't know Peter Murphy sang this!
Nous faisons des bonds de quelques dizaines d'années en oubliant les horreurs vécues...
Awesome
Any reason why he sounds like William Shatner??
No war peace love and rock no war 2022
please watch the start of the recording. Bass playing yet, Ged Grimes is playing with his hair?!!!!!!! correct me if i am wrong.
DAVID MCATEER it could be the video mixing or maybe it's a sequencer on the keyboards
Start a sequenze
Anybody listening on 25 July 2020?
Great video, pity JK's voice appeared to be almost totally shot.. But nonetheless would have been an awesome gig to go to. Wonderful song/tune heartfelt lyrics, and with a good twist. Maybe SM will pack up soon, maybe they can continue.. One thing I do know, anyone who gets the chance to see these live again, they should do so. This quality of musicianship, intelligence of song crafting and genuine longevity in the music business, is becoming rare. I struggle to listen to the radio these days because in my opinion most of what is being pumped through the airwaves is desperately poor compared with this.
Is that Morpheus on the drums? :)
why does he say "love. is all. you need." so weird in all the verses?
+Mike H. I think it's just an another affectation of phrasing by Mr. Kerr. lol. :-)
took a while sorry but if you really want to know. Quick perspective "you've got a gun in your hands, your making self-plans, stay with me all through the night. Control yourself, love is all you need, control yourself, open up your heart."
The 'love is all you need' references decisions, choices or a state of mind to do so. Bill Hicks famously said "We can change the world right now its easy chose love over fear" When facing a decision, a choice or a mental position to any situation in the simplest form the choices are Love or Fear. There is a tramp on the street going through the rubbish bins (fear) oh get rid of him shoo him on, or he might attack me so call the police (Love) see the person a human suffering regardless of choice or circumstance talk to him, offer him clean clothing a meal. Love is all you need simply means as you float between the rocks and stones of life try your best to make your choices with Love, not fear. Fear is primal, survival inadequacies, all good if we are living rough as a species but we sit at the upper apex of our consciousness as a society Primal or survival triggered reactions while still real are still a choice. Love is all you need
Love is all you need means that when you Sanctify yourself, the Love of God fills your heart and it will be all that you need to survive.
Sorry Jim has lost it the music carries it through.
My fave band of this era but sad to hear Jim struggling.
But I'm sure the folk enjoyed themselves
Its sanctify yourself Jim FFS
MEL GAYNOR aka "THE CHIEF"!
Brill band brill song..enjoyo it but not quite up to the high mark of the original…please don’t hate .. just they were so good..think this may be an orchestration issue like Noel diamond of late trying crackling rose😍
Its sanctify yourself Jim FFS
This has turned into Cabaret
:)
The band is great. His singing is good but he sounds like Peter Murphy.
the atmosphere here is damn good but Jim Kerr doesn't give real efforts to shout on this version
harsh so so harsh
The lead singer can't hit those notes anymore and is totally off key
..sad to watch..the fantasy of listening to the radio version is still alive though.,..the reality is kinda sad though..i have seen enough live shows to realize this is common..very few artists can pull it off live to where they make it sound exactly like the radio version..those few artists that can are gems..the rest are dissapointing and kind of ruin the fantasy created by the radio version
Jim Kerr is awful. Worst pub singer ever.
My god he butchered this. If I was in the audience I would have been like WTF? This song WAS epic.
Tailhook MD let's see you sing for hours on end and still belt out a song like you only just got on stage. If you had been there you'd have known this was at the end of the concert. Jim was knackered at the end of the night as he'd given it everything all night!
Mel Gaynor looks tired an bored :-(
no. just very relaxed. skills.
Jim can't sing the music anymore. talking through it or leading the audience.
Great sound, bad interpretation of the song.